This is the last demonstration of Project Sahasrara
at Washington Square Park in 2014.

EXPERIENCE:Meditation has always been a battle between focusing on the Truth and fighting against the impulsive thinking of the mind. The ability to engage in single-pointed concentration is what I need to work on. It seems the more I try to bring my focus to the Truth alone, the more my mind rebels against it, bringing up all kinds of random thoughts to keep itself busy and secure in its false sense of individuality. But I believe serenity and peacefulness will surely come after the raging storm. And with that will come the passion for liberation and the boundless love that resides within all people. But as long as I see separation and not unity or Oneness, I will continue my struggle, and I will fight! -Nandiswara

WITNESS:
They exuded serious dedication to Yoga, which seeped into the depth of my being. Yoga is Concentration—That place conveyed it to me directly. Energy of concentration crystallized into visible form. It made me want to deepen my asana and meditation practice further. Time slowed to a standstill. It’s something we’ve forgotten in our busy lives. I wanted to remain there forever.
-Jyunko Koshikawa from Tokyo, Japan

CELEBRATION:Tonight, December 24th, we joyously celebrate the 18th year of the official recognition of the MAHAYOGI YOGA MISSION as a non-profit spiritual organization.

Interestingly, it was on the same night 110 years ago in India, that the young Narendranath— soon to become world-famous as Swami Vivekananda—in his understanding of the essence of the teachings of Jesus Christ, spontaneously began speaking passionately about the exemplary life of Christ and exhorted his brothers to live like Him, who had had no place “to lay his head.” Inspired, his brothers took monastic vows that very night while gathered around a fire under the stars and formed the Ramakrishna Order. To honor the memory of their Master, they devoted their lives to actualizing the teachings of Shri Ramakrishna. It was only after taking these vows that they realized it was Christmas Eve, the night that heralded the birth of Jesus Christ.

When Jesus preached his gospel to his own people in the first century it was largely rejected, because it was not according to their expectation. They wanted a fighting warrior, but they received a preacher of love and compassion. Jesus did not seek the desires or ambitions of the world instead he preached contentment and the seeking of the kingdom of God. During that time those who chose to give up worldly attachment and follow his teachings were few. Almost 1900 years later, Narendranath and his brothers, in the true spirit of the Christ, demonstrated their willingness to follow those teachings wholeheartedly.

This Christmas Eve let us reflect on what it means to be the Christ. If he were among us now, would you recognize him? How willing would you be to truly follow his teachings above all else?

RECOGNITION:In the space after the exhalation…Stop. All is forgotten. I suppose this is the space in which the body gains its flexibility and perhaps those other things that are so sought after in our world today. However, this is precisely the space in which all of those things lose meaning. It is a space of serene stillness. —Sadhya

The first PROJECT SAHASRARA after our revered Master’s arrival to NYC!
Maybe he was amongst the observers…

WITNESS:I perceived a powerful message from the dedicated, serious Yoga practitioners in action, that these writings on the ground were not mere philosophical words but were attainments that could be actualized. I was extremely moved by their strong belief and deep faith.
-Hideyo Suzuki from Chiba, Japan

WITNESS: By the intense concentration of the two practitioners of Yoga, a sacred space in an altered dimension is created amongst the buzzing crowd at Washington Square. People get a glimpse of this dissimilar, sacred space. This indeed, is Yoga. –Teruhisa Tsuru from Osaka, Japan

ILLUMINATION:
Those who yearn to know Shri Mahayogi and his teachings more and more,Those who yearn to deepen your practice and understanding of Yoga,You must be waiting for so long!We have a great news.

Today, December 8th, 2014,commemorating the day of Buddha’s Enlightenment,Mahayogi Yoga Missionannounces with great joy and delightthat it will launch its latest publication,

Pranavadipa is a web-based publication through which
the sacred teachings of Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa
will be available by annual subscription.

Studying and meditating upon the teachings of Shri Mahayogi
inspires our practice, stokes the flames of our passion,
and helps redirect our focus to the Truth alone.
The radiance of Shri Mahayogi’s simple yet profound teachings
burns like a torch of Truth
to light the way of our spiritual path.